One noticeable difference at this year's E3 was the absence of the 3DS. Although the five-in-one Atooi Collection was announced for the platform during the Limited Run presentation, Nintendo did not showcase any new games for its 3D device.
If it wasn't already evident the handheld system has come to the end of its life, Japan's Weekly Famitsu magazine has now removed the 3DS release schedule from its pages. This happened in issue no. 1595 and follows on from the cancellation of Mixi's Mobile Ball last week.
During a phone interview with TIME at E3 2019, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said the company had "no games to announce" for 3DS because the focus was on the Switch. In saying this, as long as there's consumer demand, Nintendo will supposedly continue to support the system.
Nintendo's Bill Trinen added to this during a chat with GameXplain, saying how the portable unit was "still an important device" for the company, but there were no current plans to announce additional games for it.
Have you moved on from the 3DS yet? Leave a comment below.
[source japanesenintendo.com]
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Needed to happen. I just wish it happened sooner.
3ds is very much showing it’s age with its 240p screen. certain “remakes” like Luigi’s Mansion 1 got put on the 3ds near the end, and turned out looking worse than the original which felt like such a waste.
Games like that had one shot at a remake, and it got wasted on an outdated handheld, when instead they could have been brought to Switch and actually had improvements made.
"Have you moved on from the 3DS yet?"
No.
Instead, I expand my 3DS games library with Japanese and PAL exclusive only.
My 3DS games will grow bigger from USA + Japan + PAL combined.
@GetShulked I feel the same way with Metroid Samus Returns. To a lesser extent of course, though some of the rough edges would have definitely been worked out if it released on the Switch instead.
@GetShulked I fear you're correct about only having one shot at a remake. But I wish against hope they'd put a "Luigi's Mansion Collection" on Switch someday.
Not surprising, but sad none the less.
I don't ever really move on from a system. In fact, I am planning on buying an original DS game soon (Chrono Trigger, because of Chuggaconroy's LP)
But the 3DS has concluded its lifespan and Nintendo should be very proud of it.
@Heavyarms55 currently playing CT for first time on PS1
I'll still be playing 3DS games for at least a couple of years yet; my backlog is insane....Since the system is essentially EOL, a lot of games are gradually disappearing off of shelves and are rising in price online. I still need to nab a couple. I'm currently playing through the Monster Hunter Stories demo to gauge if that one's worth my time.
The 3DS endeared itself to a part my life like no handheld ever has (and I’ve had them all), and that probably won’t change with future higher tech advancements.
although, it's the end of 3DS. i'm still planning on getting games for it. i just pick up Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins and 100% Pascal Sensei for it this month.
I will always love my 3ds xl
I still have not move on
I finished Samus Returns not too long ago. I am currently playing Warrior Ware Gold and Sushi Strikers.
Greatest Handheld ever and I'll play it for years to come. Great 3DS library, DS compatibility and an amazing retro game machine emulating many systems. It still comes with me when I travel (maybe a Switch Mini will replace that). I have stock-piled 4 3DS systems incase of future breakages.
I have and I am still having a great time with my 3DS. All good things must come to an end but I can still see myself playing this wonderful machine for years to come.
Yes reluctantly I have. I also play less games now. Will I buy a baby Switch, No, would I have replaced my 3ds with a new updated version, Yes.
Will I buy eventually the Switch Pro, Maybe. Either that or the new PS5. The Switch will be my new handheld device.
I will miss the 3d games. I hope Sony or Microsoft see a market for this.
@GetShulked I feel the same, especially with Xenoblade 3D, I wish more people could play a HD Remaster or Remake on Switch some day.
As you can't buy a 3DS new on most sites now a days, I'm not really surprised.
I'm still playing my 3ds, actually the time I play it is splitted in half with the switch,
Next week I'm buying new yoshis Island and have a go with it on my vacations.
Sorry switch you are too heavy and big, you have to stay home.
About time. Should've been dead like 5 years ago already. 240p i'm sorry but that's absurd. N64 had that and is a much older hardware. 3DS should've been at least 360p... at least! That's why I didn't buy it. I don't buy a product if I don't like it. I can't support it. Because it's like saying well it's 240P is ok and it's ok to get a very low end handheld. I do get it though their target are the children so I do get it. The Vita is/was too expensive and I couldn't support that system either. It was taking advantage from people to only able to use their products for battery etc etc. I still have my PSP and that's the only handheld atm.
Just saw that Switch mini will be released and maybe other better Switch so if the stronger Switch will be released then I will get one for sure. This time I hope they will use 8gb ram instead 4gb
No im not done with it, and probaly never will, I own every Nintendo console and handheld, and I keep playing them and even still sometimes buy games for them.
Never gets old!
3ds is the last dualscreen and the last true 3d device. That, and the amazing library will make me use the device for years to come.
@zool "I will miss the 3d games. I hope Sony or Microsoft see a market for this."
REally is that the best one can say? Sony killed the vita(psp). Might want to do your homework more before replying. Also there are 3DS/2DS games out there still there is nothing being missed. I still got my 3DS and 3DS/2DS games.
I still pick up my 3DS a few times a week and I much prefer to travel with it over my Switch. The Switch is technically portable, but it’s too large and delicate to carry everywhere, while the 3DS fits in my pocket and protects its own screens by virtue of its clamshell design. I’ve got such a massive backlog of games to play on the thing, especially when you include the original DS library.
That said, Nintendo is making the right call in stopping game production for 3DS. All the new releases on 3DS since the Switch launched have met with terrible sales figures. The average consumer has moved on. Eight solid years of support for a handheld that was almost a non-starter in the age of smartphones is pretty impressive, though.
My 3DS has been hacked for a good 3 years now, so it has been dead for a while.
@SwitchForce it's my opinion and I guess its your arrogant sounding reply.
You know as well as I do that the 3ds could have been updated and new up to date 3d games released. Nintendo has different plans. So having developed the 3ds they have abandoned it. You can play yours until it packs up. But that can be the case with any console. I would like to see a new 3d machine, if not a Nintendo one, one by another company.
Maybe a Switch 3d would be good.
@zool that's not arrogant that the real truth. If one can't see that then they missed reality of console devices. Sony and M$ left the portable market and Nintendo is here to stay.
The real truth? What other truth is there?
Maybe I should get Samus returns before it gets out of print. I actually like the the 3D effect. When done right it’s really nice.
Wait, I keep hearing how the 3DS is selling like hotcakes, how it's thriving right now alongside Switch, and that Nintendo is still supporting it. None of this makes any sense...
@gamefreak77 That's because it was a lie. 2018 3DS sales were kinda bad. And this year is apperantly doing worse.
It's amazing how people still fall for the "third pillar" excuse Nintendo does when they talk about legacy consoles when the new one just came out.
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